by Laura Helsel | Apr 21, 2022 | Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training
PP Director Laura Helsel shares her experience guiding students through Pilates training. Drawing on many interviews with hesitant registrants Laura shares her thoughts on the steps and considerations to teaching.
by Laura Helsel | May 19, 2022 | Better Posture, Biomechanics, Franklin Method, Home Workouts, Pilates Teacher Training, Self Care, Toronto Courses
Our spines are brilliant and complex structures designed to dissipate load, add energy efficiency to walking all while allowing full movement. Learn to tap into healthier movement through the Franklin Method’s approach of layered imagery and increased awareness.
by Laura Helsel | Apr 13, 2022 | Pilates Teacher Training, Toronto Courses
This hybrid course offers an exceptional and thorough base for becoming a successful Pilates teacher. Learn fundamental Mat repertoire while gaining an understanding of basic postural analysis, functional anatomy, programming, cueing and communication. Experiential learning and a creative approach in our inviting and supportive atmosphere. Significant practice and review are required between sessions.
by Laura Helsel | Nov 8, 2019 | Biomechanics, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Teaching Tips
“See all. Ignore most. Correct the essential.”
This Eric Franklin quote highlights the challenge we face as teachers in deciding when to correct and when it’s more powerful and positive to pass. It’s not about the cue it’s about the result.
by Laura Helsel | Oct 9, 2019 | Pilates Teacher Training, Toronto Courses
This hybrid course offers an exceptional and thorough base for becoming a successful Pilates teacher. Learn fundamental Mat repertoire while gaining an understanding of basic postural analysis, functional anatomy, programming, cueing and communication. Experiential learning and a creative approach in our inviting and supportive atmosphere. Significant practice and review are required between sessions.
by Laura Helsel | Aug 3, 2018 | Fitness, Pilates, Pilates Teacher Training, Vancouver Teacher Training Courses
Teacher training: Adapting Pilates to the person, not the person to Pilates. With the Pilates Process™ approach our concern isn’t that the client performs Pilates well, though that will eventually happen over time. Our aim is that Pilates serves the client well...